Carol B.

Nido

Carol Ann (Bouffard) Nido was born on July 9,1943 to Edward and Elizabeth (Swancheck)Bouffard. After the death of her father during WWII in 1945, Carol went to live with her paternal aunt and her husband, Maurice & Helen (Bouffard) Gagnon. Shortly after they also opened their home to one of her two brothers and the four lived a faith and love filled life. It was made more special with the births of her brother Rene Gagnon and sister Lisa (Gagnon) LaBonte. Carol attended Hopeville Elementary School before progressing to St. Anne Catholic School and Catholic High. During her teen years, she worked as a family babysitter and counter girl at her family’s restaurant, the Hamburger Den. After graduation, Carol worked for the Curley Insurance Agency before accepting the position of Church Secretary at St. Anne Church. Under the direction of Fr. Francois Croteau, Carol was instrumental in developing the position of School Secretary for the parish’s educational outlet. During her tenure, she contributed to the planning and in developing of Catholic Schools bussing allowance; which is still followed to this day. In March of 1967, she met the love of her life on a blind date – Julius Nido – and they were married that December. Jules, a widower, brought to the union two daughters, Angela (Denis) Jacques & Terri (Matt) Nido-Taveres, who Carol accepted and loved as her own. Their loving union added 4 additional children – Francine Nido, Christopher Nido, Elena (David) Angelino and Brigitte (David) Aaronson– never knowing or hearing the words step or blended. The values of family and love within the six children was instilled and perpetuated by Carol. Carol was a stay-at-home mom who also had a nature of providing support and assistance to the families around her. You could always find a hot cup of coffee, a slice of bundt cake and a word of encouragement when needed. In the late 80’s, she returned to the workforce at Sears Credit and then in the Fiscal Department at New Opportunities, Inc. After 25 years of service, she retired to enjoy time with her husband and family.

Carol's life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday November 20th at The Shrine of St. Anne / All Saints Parish 515 South Main St. in Waterbury beginning at 11 AM. Carol’s family will receive condolences at the church prior to the Mass beginning at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions are requested to be to Carolyn's Place 137 Grandview Ave,
Waterbury, CT 06708 or www.carolynsplace.org. 

 Woodtick Memorial is honored to serve the Nido Family, and you may visit Carol's tribute page on www.woodtickmemorial.com.